Episodes

  • We Are All Mutants w/ Roxanne Khamsi

    We Are All Mutants w/ Roxanne Khamsi
    Jun 29 2026
    In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by science journalist, author, and contributing writer at The Atlantic, Roxanne Khamsi. We discuss her latest book, Beyond Inheritance: Our Ever-Mutating Cells and a New Understanding of Health. Follow Roxanne: @roxannekhamsi
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Intersectional Cosmology w/ Chanda Prescod-Weinstein

    Intersectional Cosmology w/ Chanda Prescod-Weinstein
    Jun 15 2026
    In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by theoretical physicist, and associate professor of physics and astronomy, and core faculty in women’s and gender studies at the University of New Hampshire, Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein. They discuss her newest book, The Edge of Space-Time: Particles, Poetry, and the Cosmic Dream Boogie. Follow Chanda: @chanda
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Unlocking Justice w/ Chad M. Topaz

    Unlocking Justice w/ Chad M. Topaz
    Jun 8 2026
    In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by professor of complex systems at Williams College and cofounder of the QSIDE Institute, Chad M. Topaz. They discuss his book, Unlocking Justice: The Power of Data to Confront Inequity and Create Change. Follow Chad: @chadtopaz
    Show More Show Less
    55 mins
  • Bitter Honey w/ Jennie Durant

    Bitter Honey w/ Jennie Durant
    Jun 1 2026
    In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by writer and researcher focused on bees, agriculture, and the environment, Dr. Jennie Durant. They discuss her new book, Bitter Honey: Big Ag’s Threat to Bees and the Fight to Save Them. Follow Jennie: @jennie.durant
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 1 min
  • Daughtering w/ Allison M. Alford

    Daughtering w/ Allison M. Alford
    May 25 2026
    In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Professor, researcher, and speaker empowering adult daughters, Dr. Allison M. Alford. They discuss her book, Good Daughtering: The Work You’ve Always Done, the Credit You’ve Never Gotten, and How to Finally Feel Like Enough. Follow Allison: @daughtering101
    Show More Show Less
    58 mins
  • Radio Astronomy w/ Emma Chapman

    Radio Astronomy w/ Emma Chapman
    May 18 2026
    In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by British astrophysicist and Royal Society Research Fellow, Dr. Emma Chapman. They discuss her new book The Echoing Universe: How Radio Astronomy Helps Us See the Invisible Cosmos. Releasing in the US tomorrow, 5/19.
    Follow Emma: @dremmachapman
    Show More Show Less
    59 mins
  • Art of Medicine w/ Grace Farris

    Art of Medicine w/ Grace Farris
    May 11 2026
    In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by physician, author, and illustrator, Dr. Grace Farris. They discuss her new book, See One, Do One, Teach One: The Art of Becoming a Doctor: A Graphic Memoir. Follow Grace: @GraceFarris
    Show More Show Less
    57 mins
  • Neurogastroenterology w/ Trisha Pasricha

    Neurogastroenterology w/ Trisha Pasricha
    May 4 2026
    In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by neurogastroenterologist, and instructor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Trisha Pasricha. They discuss her new book, You've Been Pooping All Wrong: How to Make Your Bowel Movements a Joy. Follow Trisha: @trishapasrichamd
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 11 mins